Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Playful Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3106

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Crayola(R) / CRAYONS on back of ornament: BINNEY / & SMITH on side of ornament: Bright Playful / Colors on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright Playful Colors / CRAYOLA(R) Crayon / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Sixth in the CRAYOLA(R) Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / This crayon fort's a merry sight, / With colors warm and fun and bright, / It makes a bear just want to play / Every hour till christmas Day! on top of packaging: Hallmark